Practice Advisory 17: Well-planned ground investigations can save costs
- Abbreviation
- Practice Advisory 17
- Valid from
- 30/06/2016
- Information provider
- Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment,
- Information type
- Practice advisory,
- Format
- Website, PDF,
Description
The need for early site investigation is a key element in controlling costs of a project. This advisory describes the aims of site investigation, investment considerations and the site investigation strategy - including extent, depth and inherent uncertainties.
Scope
This Practice Advisory includes:
- Background
- Objective of site investigations
- Investment considerations
- Site investigation strategy
- Extent and depth of site investigations
- Uncertainties in site investigations
- References